Question
What is the composition of the Earth’s core?
A. Mostly iron
B. Very liquid
C. Mostly silicate material
D. Very dense
A. Mostly iron
B. Very liquid
C. Mostly silicate material
D. Very dense
Answers
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The correct answer is:
A. Mostly iron
The Earth's core is primarily composed of iron, along with smaller amounts of nickel and some lighter elements. It is characterized by its high density. While the outer core is liquid, the inner core is solid due to the immense pressures found at that depth.
A. Mostly iron
The Earth's core is primarily composed of iron, along with smaller amounts of nickel and some lighter elements. It is characterized by its high density. While the outer core is liquid, the inner core is solid due to the immense pressures found at that depth.